Love Pets? Turn Your Passion Into Meaningful Work.

Join the Sploot Pet Concierge team and help us provide compassionate, Fear Free® care—one walk, visit, and tail wag at a time.

Part-Time Pet Care Professional

(Dog Walking & In-Home Pet Sitting)

Location: West Madison, Central Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, Middleton and nearby areas
Company: Sploot Pet Concierge
Type: Part-Time (Flexible Hours)

Pay: Per visit/walk — averages $15–$20/hr + tips

About Sploot Pet Concierge:
Sploot Pet Concierge is a compassionate, relationship-based pet care company committed to the highest standards of Fear Free® and force-free science-based care. We offer enrichment-focused dog walks, in-home pet sitting, and personalized care plans tailored to each pet’s emotional and physical well-being. We're seeking caring, dependable individuals who share our values to join our growing team.

We proudly welcome and support team members and clients from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, vegan, and other diverse communities. Compassion, inclusion, and respect guide everything we do for both pets and people.

About the Role:
We're hiring kind, reliable, and detail-oriented part-time Pet Care Professionals to care for dogs, cats, and small animals. This includes dog walking, enrichment visits, drop-ins, and in-home pet sitting.

Responsibilities:

  • Walk dogs and provide enrichment visits (leash walks, potty breaks, play, etc.)

  • Feed pets, administer medications, clean litterboxes, and offer companionship

  • Observe and log pet behavior, mood, and health via our app

  • Communicate clearly with pet parents and the Sploot team

  • Follow specific pet and household care instructions

  • Keep client homes secure and clean

  • Remain calm and resourceful in unexpected situations

Requirements:

  • 18+ years old

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (alternatives considered)

  • Smartphone and the ability to use text/apps

  • Comfortable working in all weather

  • Committed to Fear Free® / Force Free handling

  • Excellent communication and time management

  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure

  • Can lift 25–30 lbs

  • Must pass a background check

  • Minimum 6-month commitment

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Prior experience in pet care, dog walking, or animal handling

  • Familiarity with scheduling or pet care apps

  • Certification in Fear Free, Pet First Aid, or similar, or willingness to get certified

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • Flexible, part-time hours

  • Supportive, inclusive team culture

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Opportunities to grow as we grow

  • Deeply rewarding work with amazing pets (and people!)

We Might Not Be the Right Fit If:

  • You need consistent, guaranteed hours (this is best as supplemental income)

  • You dislike driving or don’t have reliable transportation

  • You’re uncomfortable working in heat, snow, or rain

  • You’re squeamish about poop, vomit, or general pet messes

  • You’re not up for walking several miles per day, sometimes with large or energetic dogs

  • You can’t commit for at least 6 months

  • You follow dominance-based or punishment-based training methods (we are 100% Fear Free / Force Free)